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Patent GB-190712383-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for Feeding Paper and other Sheet Material.
Inventor: JOHNSTON WILLIAM GRANT
Filed: 1907-05-28
Granted: 1908-06-29
Abstract: 12,383. Johnston, W. G. May 28. Feeding sheets.-Relates to apparatus for feeding paper and other sheet material generally, described as applied to feeding sheets to a cylinder printing - press. The pile 28, Fig. 1, of sheets is carried by a table 27 on a bracket 2 which also supports the feed mechanism. Sliding blocks 25, 26, connected together by a rod 55, are reciprocated by means of levers &c. 54, 57, 58, 59, and spur and belt gearing 9, 11, 13, and carry rubber-covered rollers 33, 35, Fig. 5, a rotary pneumatic picker 40, and a plate 34 to pass beneath the pile of sheets when the sliding blocks are moved towards the pile. The roller 35 is driven by belt gearing 38. The picker 40. shown separately in Fig. 8, consists of a tube 39 and sleeve 40 rigid therewith, having ports 39<2>, 41 in alinement; a pinion on one end of the tube engages a rack 43 fixed to the table 27, and an automatic valve is provided consisting of a fixed box 44 surrounding the tube and having a chamber 46 connected by a tube 47 to an exbausting-device and provided with a port 48 to co-operate with a port 49 in the tube. A relief valve consisting of a flexible flap 51 held upon the box 44 by elastic bands 52 is provided to admit air to the hollow tube if the suction becomes too great. A pin 45<1> and projection 44<1> fix the valve-box. A flexible apron 41<1> has one end attached to sleeves A, A' fixed to the tube 39 and the other end attached to the table 27. In operation, the pile of sheets is placed on the table with one end over the axis of the tubular shaft in its extreme outward position. The ports 48, 49 are in alinement, the port 41 is beneath the end of the lowest sheet, and the suction causes this sheet to adhere to the picker which rotates in a counter-clockwise direction as the blocks 25, 26 move inwards. The ports 48, 49 pass out of alinement when the sheet is opposite the rollers 33, 35, the sheet then passes between the rollers, and the plate 34 raises the front end of the pile. From the rollers 33, 35 the sheet passes to conveying-bands 69 arranged in a frame 65, which is supported by projections 88, 89, and may be turned up to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1 to leave the cylinder 6 unobstructed. This cylinder is provided with the usual gripping-fingers 23, working in conjunction with fingers 24, 85. When the sheet reaches the stops 24, which are then in contact with the fingers 85, a stop 98, Fig. 3, carried by a cam and a spring-actuated rod 94, is given a slight inward motion to push the sheet up to an adjustable stop 97, to aline it for passage to the printing-cylinder, from which it finally passes by means of conveyers 79 to the receiving-table 72. The cylinder 6 may be withdrawn from the cylinder 5 by means of toggle-mechanism 15, 16 and a lever 17. The form of picker, and the arrangement of the mechanism, may be varied.
Patent GB-190714013-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Tobacco Pipes, Cigar Holders and Cigarette Holders.
Inventor: LEACH THOMAS MOORE
Filed: 1907-06-18
Granted: 1908-02-20
Abstract: 14,013. Leach, T. M. June 18. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette &c. holders. -For collecting the nicotine &c., the underside of the stem A or mouthpiece B is formed with an enlargement C in which are bored two or more approximately vertical chambers D, which are closed by plugs F or the like, and which intersect the bore G. Springs E, wire traps, or absorbent wads &c. are inserted in the chambers. The bore G may be slightly inclined in both directions from the chambers.
Patent GB-190718558-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Preparing or Treating Timber for Joinery and Kindred Trades.
Inventor: SCHMIDT KARL KAMILLO
Filed: 1907-08-16
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 18,558. Schmidt, K. K. Aug. 16. Wood, treating.-In order to colour or modify the colour of and generally improve the raw timber to be used for joinery and like purposes, it is buried for some time in moist earth to which alkali and sometimes also iron or other metallic salts have been added. The timber, cut into boards, is embedded edgeways for a period of from one to three months to a depth of 30À50 cm. in earth which has been screened so as to permit of the free circulation of air and ground gases, and which has been mixed with slaked lime and ammonium sulphate. Alternatively, the earth may be mixed with milk of lime or with liquids from stables. Colours varying from grey, brown, grey blue, to black are obtained.
Patent GB-190719264-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Locking Railway Carriage Doors.
Inventor: HERD WILLIAM MAWDSLEY
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1908-08-13
Abstract: 19,264. Herd, W. M., and Esplen, A. Aug. 27. Fastenings, railway-carriage door.-A spring- controlled bolt A, Fig. 2, integral with the conepiece F of a solenoid D mounted horizontally in the door post, is shot when the train is in motion by the excitation of the solenoid from a dynamo on the carriage axle. In a modification, Fig. 3. the bolt A locks the usual spring bolt J operated by the handle H. An emergency switch to break the solenoid circuit may be provided in each door post.
Patent GB-190721159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Air Pumps; specially applicable to Slow Running Direct-acting Air Pumps of the Twin Type.
Inventor: WATSON HENRY BURNETT
Filed: 1907-09-24
Granted: 1908-06-04
Abstract: 21,159. Watson, H. B., and Billetop, T. C. Sept. 24. Air-pumps, steam - engine and like. - Comprises constructional modifications in steam-engine and air-pumps of the suction valveless type, specially applicable to slow-running direct-acting twin pumps. The pump barrels A, which are provided with a double row of ports E, F, are supported in the casings immediately above and below the ports, by a flange a and recess a<2> respectively, so that the bars G between the ports can be made very narrow, thus increasing the effective capacity of the ports and reducing their necessary depth. The pistons K, K<1> are made hollow and open at the top, and are formed with an inwardly-inclined lip k<5>. This construction prevents water that has passed into the space above the piston from flowing back through the upper ports when the pump is working very slowly, and also provides for filling clearance spaces with water at the top end of the stroke. The cylinder covers L, carrying the delivery valves, have a configuration underneath corresponding to the upper surface of the piston, so that the water contained in the hollow piston is discharged at the end of the stroke. Spring-controlled relief valves P are fitted in the pistons. The separate barrels work quite independently, each being fitted with a separate connexion to the condenser, which is itself divided into two parts so as to ensure equal distribution of the work performed by each barrel. The pumps may be driven direct by steam cylinders of the type described in Specification No. 16,630, A.D. 1904.
Patent GB-190801347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Window and like Fasteners.
Inventor: PARKES WILLIAM EDMUND
Filed: 1908-01-20
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 1347. Parkes, W. E., and Parkes, J. H. Jan. 20. Casement fasteners.-The parts of a casement or other fastener are made separate. The arm A carries a boss a' squared at a<2>, rounded at a<3> reduced in diameter at a<4>, and provided with a head a<5>. A button B having a keyway b<1> fits at right-angles to the arm A on the squared part a<2>, and the part a<3> is mounted in a bearing c<1> in a plate C, which is provided with countersunk screw holes c<2> and a projection c<3> for fitting into a recess d<3> in an underplate D. The head a<5> is then passed through a hole d' in the under-plate D, and the plates are slid over one another so that a slot d<2> engages behind the head a<5>, and the projection c<3> engages the recess d<3>. The screw holes c<2>, d' then coincide, and screws passed through them secure the fastening to the casement &c.
Patent GB-190804662-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Crutches.
Inventor: WILDE PERCY ROBERTS
Filed: 1908-03-02
Granted: 1908-11-05
Abstract: 4662. Wilde, P. R. March 2. Crutches.-A crutch is made in two parts B, C detachably connected by a metal pin B<2> and slot C<1>. The upper part is attached to the shoulder by a strap A<1>. The arm pad A<4> is suspended between the side pieces A<2> which may be resilient. The section C may be in the form of a walking - stick or umbrella.
Patent GB-190805810-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Butter Manufacture.
Inventor: SCHOU EINAR VIGGO
Filed: 1908-03-16
Granted: 1908-07-02
Abstract: 5810. Schou, E. V. March 16. Butter.-Rich cream containing 75-85 per cent of butter fat, obtained by passing cream, (which may or may not be pasteurized and contains 30 per cent of butter fat), through a second separator at a temperature of 40‹ C. or more, or diluted cream, containing 60-65 per cent of fat, is solidified by sudden cooling and converted into butter by kneading or working between fluted rollers. The cooling may be effected by passing the cream between oppositelyrotating, horizontal metallic rollers, cooled, for example, by refrigerated brine, to a temperature of - 10‹ C., and set at from 1 to 1/3 mm. or less apart. The film is removed from the rollers by scrapers, and the flakes are passed to fluted rollers about # inch apart, the water or milk serum being worked out to any desired extent. The cream may be soured before the process, or the souring-culture may be added immediately before chilling, the mass being allowed to rest for a time before working.
Patent GB-190812829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Generation of Power from Combustible Fluids.
Inventor: ROBERTS FRANK
Filed: 1908-06-16
Granted: 1909-06-16
Abstract: 12,829. Roberts, F., and Roberts, M. K. D., [trading as West Bridgford Motor Co.]. June 16. Gas and explosive-vapour engines; combustion product engines.-A working fluid for use in reciprocating motors or turbines is obtained by allowing superheated steam to combine with coal dust or any hydrocarbon or like combustible fluid without the presence of air. According to one method, water mixed with the combustible is passed through a flash . generator in the form of a helical passage a surrounding the combustion chamber b and generates a superheated steam which, mixed with the combustible, enters a mixing-chamber c before passing into the combustion chamber b, where it is ignited by the plug d. When used for driving a reciprocating engine, the flash generator is formed as a coil or channel in the jacket k, charges being fired in a combustion chamber which is permanently open to the cylinder. If preferred, the steam and fuel charges may be admitted separately. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, a number of generators are arranged round a turbine wheel of the type described in Specification No. 2815, A.D. 1900, [Abridgment Class Rotary engines &c.]. The wheel is provided with semicircular inclined blades from which the gases from the nozzles escape into fixed guide blades g to be again directed spirally on to the wheel finally exhausting through ports i. The generator may be kept heated by the exhaust gases.
Patent GB-190815645-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Furnaces for the Treatment of Ores and the like.
Inventor: KILBURN BERTRAM EDWARD DUNBAR
Filed: 1908-07-23
Granted: 1909-07-22
Abstract: 15,645. Kilburn, B. E. D., [Oesterle, E.]. July 23. Electric furnaces. -In a furnace for treating ores, specially applicably for producing ingot iron and steel from magnetite or haematite, gas, preferably preheated, is passed through the furnace so that it acts first upon the colder portions of the ore and finally upon the molten metal. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, the furnace, which is provided with electrodes F, is formed with a hearth B and with an upper annular chamber A having water-jacketed walls C, C<1>. Finely divided ore is charged through an opening H, and gas, such as carbon monoxide in the case of iron ores, entering at J passes through the ore column, and, escaping beneath the circular edge C', plays upon the surface of the molten metal, finally leaving the furnace through openings N. Inlet and outlet openings are provided for water circulating through the passages C, C' and the usual discharge passage M is arranged in connexion with the hearth.
Patent GB-190816624-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: HADDAN REGINALD
Filed: 1908-08-06
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 16,624. Haddan, R., [Nelson, L.]. Aug. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Corsets. - A corset comprises two pieces of material, one of which A surrounds the thorax and has depending portions covering the front of the abdomen, while the second piece B is attached to the former along the waist-line at the back and laced thereto at the sides. Gores 2 are placed at the hips, while supporting-extensions 7 are held up by straps 8, the spaces between which are filled with lace 10. The straps 8 may be extended down the back, and stocking-suspenders 11 may be attached to their lower extremities. The steels or bones are removably attached to the corset by means of clips 30<1>, secured by means of loops 31 which, after being passed through the material, are engaged by hooks 33, a knob 32 on the clip engaging with a hole in the base of the hook, Figs. 10 and 11. The steel or bone is held in the loop of the clip. In the arrangement shown in Figs. 15 and 16, the end of the steel is provided with two loops 31 and a knob 32, while a hook 33 is provided to lock the steel in position. A modification is shown in Figs. 17 and 18, in which the steel is provided with two pairs of loops 31 engaged by the wiras of the clip shown in Fig. 17. The corset is secured to the skirt by means of a clip, similar to that shown in Figs 10 and 11, provided with an additional L-shaped lever, which, after engaging with a hook on the skirt plate, is snapped over. A number of vertical steels 30 may be placed under the breasts, the steels being held by clips or in pockets in the circular steels 37. A cover may be provided fur the front of the corset, each half of the cover consisting of two parts 15, 16, while transverse straps 17 may be placed at the lower front portions. The arm shields 13 are provided with straps 13<a> which keep them extended. The corset may be made without the use of bones or steels.
Patent GB-190819533-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Files and similar Abrading Tools.
Inventor: BOSWELL THOMAS
Filed: 1908-09-17
Granted: 1909-03-04
Abstract: 19,533. Boswell, T. Sept. 17. Files &c.-The teeth of files and like abrading- tools are formed by a series of curved cuts c crossed diagonally by a series of straight cuts b or by a second series of curved cuts of larger radius.
Patent GB-190820727-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Tubbing for use in Pit Sinking and like Operations and the Method of Jointing the same.
Inventor: WALKER CHARLES
Filed: 1908-10-01
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 20,727. Walker, C. Oct. 1. Shafts.-Tubbing for use in pit sinking &c. is formed with a continuous groovefaround the peripheries of the segments, which, when the tubbing is assembled, forms conduits to be subsequently filled with cement or the like through holes j in the flanges b, c. The inner edges of the tubbing may be formed with small bevels k to provide caulking - spaces. The bolt holes g are preferably of larger diameter than the bolts h, and may each have a flared mouth corresponding with conical portions l on the bolt. A conical washer o may be provided. The corners of the segments may be formed with a rightangled recess extending from front to back forming, when assembled, a channel into which wooden wedges may be driven to make tight joints. The space between the exterior of the tubbing and the walls of the excavation may be filled in with cement, overflow or supply holes q being formed preferably in the strengthening-ribs e of the tubbing. The rings of tubbing are maintained in a concentric position, while the surrounding space is being filled by means of brackets carrying adjustable screws which are adapted to bear against abutments lying against the walls of the excavation.
Patent GB-190827933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to, Apparatus for Controlling and Recording the use of Billiard Tables in Public Places.
Inventor: LAVERY CHARLES
Filed: 1908-12-23
Granted: 1910-03-23
Abstract: 27,933. Lavery, C. Dec. 23. [Cognate Application No. 17,093, A.D. 1909, dated July 22.] Time checks for games.-In a timing-apparatus for use in public billiard rooms, a bell is rung at the commencement of the game, the table lights are switched on, an indicator is moved to show that the table is engaged, a counter to show the total number of games is operated and the timing - mechanism is released. After a predetermined time, a bell is rung so that the attendant may come and reset the apparatus &c. Fig. 3 is a back view of the internal mechanism. The balls are placed in a drawer d, which is opened against the influence of a helical spring n fixed to the casing a and a spring o fixed to a lever p mounted on a shaft q, which is thus rocked when the drawer is opened. A lever r on the shaft q touches a contact s and rings an electric bell. A shaft x is connected by levers w, u and a link v with the shaft q and is thus also rocked by the movement of the drawer d, so that a lever 17 fixed to the shaft x is withdrawn from engagement with a notch 18 in a sliding frame 15, which thereupon falls. A projection 20 on the frame 15 operates a switch 21 controlling the table lights. A plate 28 bearing the word " engaged falls with the frame 15 to the position occupied by a plate 27 bearing the word " vacant " so as to expose the word " engaged " at an opening in the case a. A counter 30 is also operated by the fall of the frame 15. An arm 2 is frictionally connected to the spindle 4 of a clock but is held by the forked end 14, Fig. 5, of a lever z until it is released by the rocking of the shaft x upon which the forked lever z is mounted. The arm 2 is then free to revolve with the spindle 4 until it strikes an adjustable electric contact 8 and thereby rings a bell to indicate that the time allowed is at an end. The attendant then unlocks and opens a door l connected by a cord 33 with the frame 15, which is thus raised and resets the apparatus. The attendant may also set a figured disk 10 so as to indicate at an opening in the case the time allowed for play. One clock may be used to control a number of these devices, and in this case, as there may be some danger of stopping the clock owing to the friction of the arms 2, each arm is loose upon the spindle 4 but is fitted with a brake 41, Fig. 5, pivoted at 39 and pressed against the spindle 4 by a spring 42 when the long arm 40 is released from the fork 14.
Patent GB-190900767-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Digesters and similar Apparatus for Treating Garbage.
Inventor: MORSE ALBRO JARED
IPC: C05F9/02
Filed: 1909-01-12
Granted: 1910-02-14
Abstract: 767. Lassoe, V. F. Jan. 12. Spray burners.-In a spray burner for heating steam-generators, the screw - threads and like means for regulating the flame are fitted in the head of the burner, so that the flame remains unaffected by changes of length in various parts of the burner, consequent upon changes of temperature. The outer passage for the supply of steam or like impelling-fluid consists of two parts 31, 30, Fig. 2, the larger being fitted in a sleeve 32, which, together with the indicating-dial 35, is bolted to the furnace front. The part 31 is supported by the stuffing- box 50 and lugs 47, and carries the oil chamber 83, which has a strainer 103. This chamber 83 is connected by the oil-supply tube 59 to the head of the burner, in which are fitted the screws 55, 116, by means of which the steam and oil supplies are regulated. The steam passes through the parts 31, 30 to the ports 54, and inwards, between the faces of the parts 58, 65, to the fluted outer surface of the nozzle 60, and is deflected by the inner rim of the part 65 towards the oil issuing from the orifice 63. The oil and steam issue together through the ports 72 in the extremity 71 of the burner. The flame is regulated by means of the handle 46, thus rotating the part 30 upon the part 31, when the screw-threads 55 vary the distance between the faces of the parts 58, 65, or by means of the hand-wheel on the central spindle. The steam &c. passages are fitted with a drain cock 57.
Patent GB-190900932-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stop Valves.
Inventor: NESBITT WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1909-01-14
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 932. Nesbitt, W. P. Jan. 14. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-To prevent leakage past the spindles of valves used for liquids of a penetrating character, or under great pressure, the valve b is attached to the top of an elastic chamber a which can be compressed by a spindle f to close the valve. The chamber a is held in position between the lower part d of the casing and the four-armed spindle support i.
Patent GB-190902425-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Wrappings for Hydrotherapeutic Purposes.
Inventor: HEINZ MARIA PIERI PECCI MARCHI
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 2425. Ballati Nerli [born von Heinz], Countess M. Pieri Pecci, Marchioness. Feb. 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Hydrophatic bandages.-Wrappings for hydrotherapeutic purposes are made of two or more superposed layers which are cut to fit the parts of the body to be treated, and are detachably connected together, for instance, by buttons, and secured in place by straps, bands, or the like at suitable parts. The Figure shows a set of wrappings for covering the whole body, consisting of three layers, namely, water-absorbing' material 1, waterproof fabric 2, and a woollen or like layer 3. When it is desired to prevent access of air the securing bands 7 are placed at the ends of the sections.
Patent GB-190904289-A (GB)
Title: Improvements appertaining to Handles for Washing, Wringing, Mangling and like Machines.
Inventor: HOLMES ESAU
IPC: D06F45/00
Filed: 1909-02-22
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 4289. Holmes, E. Feb. 22. Washing, mangling, and wring- i n g machines, handles for. The fly-wheel, or operating - lever, is provided with a reversible handle, the end c<2> of which normally rests in a notch in the wheel - rim b and is retained therein by a spring g encircling a pin d attached to the handle and passing through a radial hole f. By raising the end c<2> from the notch, the handle may be turned to point in the opposite direction, in which position the end is again maintained in the notch by the force of the spring. In its inoperative position the handle may serve to prevent rotation of the wheel by engaging a portion of the framework.
Patent GB-190905755-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leathers or Sweat Bands for Hats or Caps.
Inventor: BRACHER LAUTER SIDNEY
IPC: A42C5/02
Filed: 1909-03-10
Granted: 1909-11-25
Abstract: 5755. Bracher, L. S. March 10. Leathers or sweat-bands having one or more embossed grooves are coated on the reverse side with shellac or the like, or with cloth &c. secured thereby. On the face or back of the leather A are grooves a which may be perforated. The leather is coated on the back at a<1> with one or more layers of shellac, glue, or other stiffening-material; or these substances may be used to secure a cloth or other stiffener, following the contour of the grooves or having a plain surface.